A band member rests his eyes while one another to his right does the same while waiting for President Jacob Zuma to arrive at Parliament for the State of the Nation Address. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

Members of the media gathered in their numbers, patiently waiting for President Zuma to arrive. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

President Jacob Zuma and Parliamentary Speaker Baleka Mbete makes their way up the Parliamentary steps while the honour guard stands at attention. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

EFF supporters protested a number of times outside of Parliament under heavy police supervision, being dispersed numerously. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

President Jacob Zuma and his Deputy Cyril Ramaphosa stand at attention, Zuma with hand over heart, while the National Anthem plays. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

Visibly tired and frustrated, DA Parliamentary Leader Mmusi Maimane closes his eyes momentarily during and interview. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

Julius Malema leaves parliament after making a statement to press in response to how the EFF were thrown out of the State of the Nation Address 2015. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

ANC members celebrate on the Parliament stairs after President Zuma concluded his State of the Nation Address. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

After being thrown out of Parliament, EFF members sang and marched around the Parliamentary grounds. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille, along with DA Parliamentary Leader Mmusi Maimane addressed the media after the Democratic Alliance walked out of Parliament. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN